Save space on your desk with this vertical MacBook stand


If you use your MacBook with a monitor, a separate keyboard, and a mouse, you know that having it lying flat on your desk just takes up valuable room. The High-End Vertical Aluminum MacBook Holder IPS-Z28 from Seenda can solve this problem by positioning the MacBook vertically and out of the way. 

This space saving stand is made of sandblasted anodized aluminum and features a U-shaped channel that holds a silicone grip that securely holds the laptop and also functions as a heatsink.

The stand has been designed for MacBooks, but it can work with any laptop that has a thickness of 0.55 inch to 0.74 inches like the Dell XPS series, HP ENVY Series, Samsung Notebook 9 Series, Lenovo YOGA 4 Pro Series, and others. It comes with two silicone inserts to adjust the fit.

Seenda sent me the info on this stand but didn’t respond to back to me when I asked them where it can be purchased. With a little digging, I found an identical stand on Amazon called the Ucradle Desktop Space-saving Stand from Vogek priced at $29.99. Head over to Amazon for more info and to buy one.

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You can now buy a remote controlled wearable fox tail, because why not


If you’ve been looking for one more reason why humanity is doomed, look no further than wearable remote controlled animal tails. No, I’m not kidding. 

Available in baby fox, baby cat, baby wolf, original wolf, and original cat models, these wearable tails attach to your belt for some tail wagging, tail trembling, and the ever popular tail pulsing fun.

The original tails can perform 8 movements which can be linked to create 12 patterns including Tremble 1, Tremble 2, Happy Wag, Slow Wag, Fast Wag, Erect Pulse, Short Wag, and Slow Straight Out.

The baby tails only have 4 movements that include Slow Wag, Erect, Short Wag, and Tremble 1.

You can also change the tail’s cover if you want to switch from a fox to a wolf for those days when you feel less crazy and more like a loner.

You can buy your own remote controlled animal tail from The Fowndry for $103.57 – $129.47.

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FLIPPIT Fidget toy, Deskview standing desk, Sharkk speakers, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns


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This week’s picks for notable crowdfunding campaigns include an interesting design for a lunch box, a folding garment bag, and more. Click through to read this week’s list of notable crowdfunding campaigns.

FLIPPIT! is The All-in-one Fidget Solution!

What is it?
FLIPPIT is a 2-in-1 fidget toy.

Why do I like it?
I like FLIPPIT because it’s two fidget toys in one. You get one module that has multiple tactile fidget options from a switch, to dials, a joystick and more. But then you also get one of the newest crazes in fidget toys, a spinner. But this spinner is even better than the thousands of other spinners on the market because it has a magnet that will let you connect it to the main FLIPPIT fidget toy or to another FLIPPIT spinner for double the fidget fun.

Where can I find more info?
With 21 days left in the campaign, The FLIPPIT! campaign is still working towards reacheing their funding goal of $21,000. You can pre-order a FLIPPIT! starting at $23. After the FLIPPIT! campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in December 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Deskview: The World’s First Window-Mounted Standing Desk

What is it?
Deskview is a window-mounted, portable standing desk or shelf.

Why do I like it?
I like Deskview because it allows you to attach a 25 ” x 15 ” standing desk to an existing window or other flat slick vertical surface. The vacuum suction disks are strong enough to hold up to 120 lbs.

Where can I find more info?
With 18 days left in the campaign, The Deskview campaign has already reached their funding goal of $25,000. You can pre-order a Deskview starting at $125. After the Deskview campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in November 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

The Sharkk Twins Portable Speakers

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What is it?
The Sharkk Twins are two portable speakers that can be used individually or paired together for stereo sound.

Why do I like it?
I like the Sharkk Twins because up until now, portable Bluetooth stereo speakers were either expensive or—although more affordable when sold individually—were then too expensive when bought as a pair at double the price. Sharkk is offering a matched pair of stereo Bluetooth speakers for the Kickstarter price of $35 US (40% off retail). They come with a denim fabric grill cover, 30 ft. Bluetooth range, 3.5 hour battery life, a power rating of 10 (total) watts and weigh only 3.9 oz. each.

Where can I find more info?
With just 14 days left in the campaign, The Sharkk Twins campaign has far surpassed their funding goal of $5,000 with plenty of spots left. You can donate to the campaign starting with $35 for one pair of speakers. The levels of involvement go up to $300 or more which guarantees you 10 pairs of speakers. After the campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in June 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Fittbo – The Ultimate Lunchbox

What is it?
Fittbo is thermo-insulated and leakproof lunchbox that you can carry vertically in your bag.

Why do I like it?
I like the Fittbo because it’s been designed to be carried vertically in a bag. I bring my lunch almost every day and would definitely use something like this to carry my food.

Where can I find more info?
With 29 days left in the campaign, The Fittbo campaign has already reached their funding goal of $15,000. You can pre-order a Fittbo starting at $39. After the Fittbo campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in December 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

The PLIQO bag

What is it?
The PLIQO bag is a folding travel garment bag.

Why do I like it?
I don’t travel all that often and I don’t wear a suit, but I know that many of you do. The PLIQO bag looks like a great way to travel with a suit when you don’t want to wear it in transit. The bag is small and perfect for people that like to travel with the minimum amount of bags for a short business trip.

Where can I find more info?
With 28 days left in the campaign, the PLIQO campaign has almost reached their funding goal of $45,287 after just one day. You can pre-order a PLIQO starting at $130. After the PLIQO campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in October 2017. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

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The Stealth Pen by Lioe Design is both futuristic and odd


What is your favorite type of pen? Clicky? Capped? No cap and no click? Or just plain unique? If you like uniquely designed pens, then I present to you, the Stealth Pen from Lioe Design.

This aluminum uni-body style pen has been designed to use a total of 4 parts. The minimalist design makes the pen easy to assemble and disassemble and keeps it very lightweight.

The pen uses Schmidt parker style G2 refills and comes with a Schmidt EasyFlow 9000 refill. The slots in the barrel allow you to see the type of refill installed in the pen and the non-standard shape is supposed to offer extra grip comfort.

Available with a silver or black bead blasted finish, the Stealth pen is priced at $68. You can read more about it at lioedesign.com and you can order one from Amazon.

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Burn calories playing pinball with VPcabs virtual pinball machines


Standing desks are said to help you burn more calories than sitting on your butt behind a traditional desk, so it’s perfectly conceivable that a standing video game system will enable you to burn more calories than playing games from your couch. That means that buying this beautiful VPcabs Vertigo Pinball system is the equivalent of buying a piece of exercise equipment. Right?

Unlike other retro styled arcade and pinball systems, this one takes up far less space due to the unique vertical design that stands 76.5″ tall, 20″ wide, and 25.25″ deep.

The Vertigo system features a 32″ 1080p LED connected to a computer with an Intel processor, NVIDIA graphics, WiFi, Windows 7, a joystick, and a trackball, all housed in a custom made CNC-cut cabinet.

The Vertigo system comes pre-installed with over 40 high-quality pinball games and you can also download and install all your favorite classic arcade games from the 80’s and 90’s like Centipede, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, Galaga and many more.

The VPcabs Vertigo game system is pricey at $3,495.00, but can you imagine how many calories you will burn playing your favorite games? Do it for your health! Visit virtualpinball.com for more info and check out one of their exclusive pinball systems only being offered on Hammacher Schlemmer.

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